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Drug-Carrying Burglar Nabbed After Stealing Thousands From Williston Park Business, Police Say Drug-Carrying Burglar Nabbed After Stealing Thousands From Williston Park Business, Police Say
Drug-Carrying Burglar Nabbed After Stealing Thousands From Williston Park Business, Police Say An accused burglar is behind bars after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a Long Island business. Nassau County Police said officers responded to Yummy Gyro, located in Williston Park on Willis Avenue, for a burglary shortly before 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. An investigation found that someone broke into the restaurant and stole approximately $3,000 from a lockbox and another $500 from a cash register. Officers located 49-year-old Anthony Miola, of Mineola, in a nearby parking lot after identifying him as a suspect. He was arrested on suspicion of burglary, grand larceny, and…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Caught With Fully-Loaded Gun, Driving Unlawfully On Long Island, Police Say 16-Year-Old Caught With Fully-Loaded Gun, Driving Unlawfully On Long Island, Police Say
16-Year-Old Caught With Fully-Loaded Gun, Driving Unlawfully On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island teen was arrested for possessing a fully-loaded firearm, as well as multiple traffic violations. The Williston Park teenager, age 16, was pulled over shortly before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, for numerous traffic infractions while driving west on Hillside Avenue near Willis Avenue, Nassau County Police said. When prompted to exit the vehicle, officers reportedly noticed a bulge in the teen's jacket pocket, which led to further investigation. Officers recovered a fully-loaded, defaced, 9-millimeter firearm. The teen was also found to be driving without a license and using…

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
Christopher Sharkey, From Mineola, Army Veteran, Dies At 53 Christopher Sharkey, From Mineola, Army Veteran, Dies At 53
Christopher Sharkey, From Mineola, Army Veteran, Dies At 53 A Colorado man who grew up in a large family in Mineola and served in the U.S. Army has died. Christopher Anthony Sharkey died of natural causes in Denver at the age of 53.  He was the son of Bernadette (McDermott) Sharkey and the late Laurence J. Sharkey.  Sharkey was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Mineola. He graduated from St. Mary's High School, served in the army, then moved to Denver. He worked as a carpenter and cook and received a nurse's aide certificate.  A history and sports buff, he is remembered for his sweet nature, hearty laugh and positive disposition.&nbs…

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by Donna Christopher